I am so excited to announce that Cindy Hooker will be contributing stories to the blog! Changes Coming to the Blog Faces from the Neighborhood is approaching its 5-year anniversary! Can you believe it? So, I thought it was about time to shake things up a bit and start collaborating with some other people to bring some new perspective to …
The Columbia River Gorge On My Mind
I think a lot of us have been thinking lately about the Columbia River Gorge. Just a few weeks ago, ash from the Eagle Creek Fire in the gorge blanketed the city. That fire affected many people here, including me. In fact, the gorge is part of the city’s soul.
Lisa Launches Share Your Story Media and the Stories Behind It
I have been writing Faces from The Neighborhood for over three years now. During that time, I have witnessed the power of telling our stories. I have seen faces light up and confidence grow during interviews as someone tells me their story. I have heard how these stories have attracted new clients and business for the people whose stories I’ve …
Four Years of Creative Pairings Portland Wine Shop
Last Saturday I stopped by my favorite wine shop in town, Pairings Portland Wine Shop. If you haven’t been there, you have really missed something special. Pairings Portland Wine Shop is one of the most creative places you will visit. The owner, Jeffrey Weissler, is not only a wine expert, but also a very ingenious wine pairings expert. At Pairings Portland Wine Shop you’ll learn how to pair wine to your favorite food, movie, or dog breed or even to your mood.
Bike Love from Jim Rowley
I will now be sharing and featuring photos that express the spirit of Portland taken by photographers in and around Portland. If you’d like to contribute photos, please contact me. I recently collected these wonderful bicycle photos from Jim Rowley. You can find more of Jim’s photos at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jim-rowley.html?tab=artwork. Portland Bike Love from Jim Rowley
Meet Local Makers Summer Pop-Up Market
Ullika Pankratz of UP Design Lounge Design Studio and I have put together a special “Meet Local Makers” Summer Pop-Up Market. We are transforming Living Room Realty’s beautiful Southeast office on June 18 into a pop-up market place for the day! Stop by and enjoy this great opportunity to meet and shop from some very talented local makers. Many of these artists …
Streetcar to Montavilla
Montavilla is bustling. Every time I walk down Montavilla’s commercial strip on SE Stark Street I notice changes. New eateries, new pubs, and new businesses. The streets are busy, parking is getting harder to find, and the sidewalks are full. Streetcar Neighborhood: Montavilla is one Portland’s “Streetcar Neighborhoods.” Portland is famous for its pocket neighborhoods, each with their own unique …
The Colorful Fabric of Buckman
Buckman is one of Southeast Portland’s historical, fascinating and popular neighborhoods. I recently took a walking tour of Buckman with Positively Portland Walking Tours. As always on one of these tours, I gained a greater appreciation for the neighborhood. We spent a little over two hours meandering the area gawking at what Eric Wheeler calls eye candy and absorbing the …
Bike Portland Profiles Richmond Neighborhood Icon: Doug Klotz
I thought I’d share this great write-up from one of my favorite blogs, Bikeportland.org. It’s a compelling story about a Richmond resident who has done so much for his neighborhood and the city. Enjoy! http://bikeportland.org/2015/11/13/friday-profile-doug-klotz-southeast-portlands-unlikely-lightning-rod-168266
Celebrating Two Years of Faces from the Neighborhood
Faces From The Neighborhood Slide Show I can’t believe it’s been two years now that I’ve had the good fortune to interview and share the stories of all these wonderful people here in Portland. There’s a little slide show at the link above of all who have shared with me. Thank you all of you for making this blog what …
